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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy of the portal polishexpress.eu
Last updated April 9, 2024

ZETHA LTD, the owner of the website www.polishexpress.eu, places great importance on respecting Internet users and safeguarding their rights. To clarify our practices, we have created the following privacy policy.

Top 10 Key Points:

  1. We never share your personal data or email addresses with third-party companies or individuals for financial gain or further processing.

  2. When you place an order for our service (e.g. classified ad, subscription, or others), we may request certain information essential for delivering that service. Failure to provide required data will prevent us from fulfilling the service. Your data are securely stored and accessible only to our staff.

  3. We never ask for information beyond what is necessary to provide the service.

  4. Personal or address details you provide to fulfill a service are used solely for that purpose and then deleted from our servers. We don’t reuse this data, and only staff handling the service have access while it’s being processed.

  5. You are solely responsible for supplying accurate and truthful data, and you bear any consequences resulting from false information.

  6. We send unsolicited emails only to those who have subscribed to our newsletter. You may always opt out by unsubscribing.

  7. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of external websites linked from our portal, nor of sites that link to www.polishexpress.eu.

  8. By reading, browsing, or using www.polishexpress.eu, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please refrain from using this site.

  9. You can find the full privacy policy for Zetha Ltd’s portals HERE.

  10. To unsubscribe from our newsletter or any service tied to your data, email us at [email protected]. We’re happy to answer any questions.

Who We Are

Zetha Ltd is the publisher of the Polish Express website and the classified portal Strefa.co.uk. Operating since 2003, Zetha Ltd is registered in the UK (company number 05352323) at Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR.

What Information We Collect

  • Browser type and settings

  • Device operating system

  • Cookie data

  • Other device identifiers

  • Device IP address

  • User activity on site or mobile app (pages visited, actions taken)

  • Device geolocation when connecting to the site or app

The data we collect and process via the following services include:

  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking

  • Meta Ads Conversion Tracking (Meta Pixel), Meta Lookalike Audience

  • Microsoft Advertising and Google Ads Similar Audiences

  • Google Analytics 4 (users, sessions, trackers, usage data)

  • Cookie Consent Management Platform (CookieYes: IP address, trackers)

  • Newsletter via Brevo (email address)

  • Content from external platforms like Apester Widget (usage data)

  • Hosting via Benhauer (various data types per their policy)

  • Remarketing via Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn (trackers, usage data)

  • Google Tag Manager (usage data)

UK GDPR & EU GDPR Compliance

We rely on the following legal bases to process personal data:

  • Contract Performance: Necessary to fulfill services (e.g., deliver purchased products, provide subscriptions, award prizes).

  • Consent: Where required, we will ask for your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent anytime, and we will stop processing your data unless we have another legal basis.

  • Legal Obligation: To meet legal/regulatory requirements or defend claims.

  • Legitimate Interests: We process some data to support legitimate business interests—for example, upholding press freedom, improving our offerings, and understanding our audience. We balance these against your privacy and will explain our rationale if requested.

How We Use Your Data

  • Journalistic Purposes: To support press freedom and public access to information.

  • Personalisation & Profiling: To tailor your experience, analytics, and marketing efforts.

  • Web Analytics: To enhance our site and tailor content.

  • Advertising: Displaying contextual or behavioral ads using cookies and similar technology.

  • Email & Push Notifications: With your consent or if you’re an existing customer, we may use your name, email, and phone number for newsletters, direct marketing, or push notifications. You can opt out anytime by unsubscribing; opt-outs are retained to prevent future marketing.

  • Legal Disclosures: We may share your data to comply with the law, protect legal rights, or prevent/detect crime.

Cookies

This Cookie Policy is integral to our Privacy Policy. We use cookies and web beacons. By using the site and configuring your browser accordingly, you consent to their use. You may disable cookies or receive notifications in your browser settings.

What are cookies?
Small text files stored on your device, including domain name, expiration, and a unique identifier.

Cookies are used to:

  • Speed up site performance

  • Personalise content and ads

  • Show interest-based ads

  • Collect usage statistics

Third-Party Cookies:
Yes—partners like Google Adsense may use cookies to track ad views and responses. Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) also use them. For details on managing Google data collection, please consult official sources.

Cookie Control:
Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can change settings to block them altogether, disable third-party cookies, or prompt you each time cookies are sent. We also use Google Consent Mode to process anonymous data before consent, used solely for analytics.

Who We Might Share Data With

  • Promotional Partners: If you participate in joint promotions, partners may use your info under their policies.

  • Analytics/Service Providers: Agencies helping us run the site and services.

  • Aggregate Advertiser Reports: Non-personal demographic data (age range, location) to help advertisers assess audience reach.

  • Facebook Stats: We use data from our Facebook fan page via Facebook Ireland Ltd for audience insights and ad targeting.

  • Social Media Plugins: Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) sharing buttons are governed by their privacy policies.

Your Rights

If you’re a UK or EEA resident, you have rights under UK GDPR or EU GDPR, including:

  • Access: Request a free copy of your data

  • Portability: Request your data in a common format or transfer it

  • Erasure: Request deletion of personal data (with legal exceptions)

  • Rectification: Update or correct your data via account settings

  • Restriction: Request to limit or suspend usage of your data

  • Marketing Opt‑out: Withdraw consent for direct marketing at any time

  • Behavioral Ad Opt‑out: Control usage of your data for behavioral ads via the consent platform or cookie settings

  • Profiling Objection: Opt out of profiling/personalization

  • Legitimate Interests Objection: You can object; please provide reasons

  • Right to Object: To data processed under our legitimate interests

  • Lodge Complaint: With relevant supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the info below.

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